Another hot one.

Last night we went to the second game of the Series versus the LA Dodgers. At 102 degrees at game time it was hot. The sun had started setting and our seats were in shade, but it was still pretty hot. I must admit that the heat is taking its toll of me and I am having some physical difficulties in the crowds with the heat. At 10pm it was still close to 94 degrees with no relief in sight.

As far as the game went we saw a great pitching effort by Number 20  for the Cardinals with both ball and bat. He came in with a .061 batting average and left with a .103 after the game. As for the game the Cards beat the Dodgers 8 - 2 on 8 hits. They didn't score a Home run for the night. We sat in what they call a dugout box and had a good view of the game. No foul balls came our way though. Also these seats come with the right to visit the Dugout bar which is under the ground level seats. It has a bar and toilets which was very handy, especially as it was Air-conditioned.

Tonight's game is game three in the series and as I write (6.15pm) it is 104 (40 C). I don't think that I'll go tonight as I simply can't take another night of oppresive heat. Jim has been out touring all day and will go straight to the game. I hope he enjoys it.

Neil W